Narragansett, Rhode Island Development News

Town Initiates Comprehensive Plan Update Process with Focus on Future Growth and Community Vision

The town is undertaking an update to its comprehensive plan, which is mandated by state law and required every ten years. The process involves extensive public participation, including planning board meetings, stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and a community survey. The consultants, Weston and Samson, are guiding the process, which aims to establish a vision, goals, policies, and action items for the town's future growth and development. Key areas of focus include land use, housing, economic development, resiliency, and infrastructure. The current comprehensive plan is ten years old, with its vision statement unchanged since 1994, prompting a review of its continued relevance. Initial data analysis reveals demographic shifts, including population decline, an aging population, and decreased school enrollment, which will inform the plan's direction. The updated plan must be approved by the town council and the state.